Betis vs Girona prediction: SPAIN: LaLiga betting tips on match 2023-12-20 18:00.
Ahead of the Christmas break, Real Betis’ 12 match unbeaten La Liga (LL) record (W4, D8) faces a stern test on Thursday evening when top-of-the-table Girona visit Estadio Benito VillamarĂn. But the Green and Whites, starting this midweek round in seventh, should approach this game with plenty of confidence as they are yet to lose at home this LL season (D3, W5), conceding only three goals along the way.
Manuel Pellegrini’s side have drawn their last three in the division and tight games have been the order of the month with only two total match goals across those three stalemates combined! But when it comes to taking on Girona, Betis boast an enviable record of five consecutive wins amongst a total of eleven victories from their 14 head-to-heads (D1, L2).
That history will not bother the Gironistes one bit, though, as they have made their entire season a lesson in defying the odds. In games away from home, they are one of only two unbeaten sides in the league, having won seven in a row whilst scoring 19 goals during those victories. That includes four in a famous win over Barcelona in their last game on the road!
They defeated Alavés with ease on Monday evening 3-0 at home, a result which saw Girona go into this midweek round on top, two points clear of nearest challengers Real Madrid and nine ahead of Barcelona in third! For a team who have never finished a top-flight season higher than tenth, and have competed at this level on only three previous occasions, their record so far of 14 wins from 17 (D2, L1) is nothing short of remarkable.
Players to watch: Real Betis’ Willian José has been involved in seven LL goals this season (G6, A1), with his last four strikes and the assist all coming at home. Girona forward Artem Dovbyk opened the scoring away at Barcelona and did the same on Monday evening before popping up with his second and Girona’s third of the night against Alavés.
Hot streak: Real Betis have conceded no more than one goal in each of their last 12 LL fixtures.